Nominations
Nominations have now closed.
Late nominations will not be considered.
Our judges will shortlist
three (3) finalists in each category.
Each finalist will be invited to attend the final awards ceremony on Tuesday 6 February
2018 as part of the VALID 'Having a Say' conference welcome event with up to two
(2) guests each.
Who can be nominated?
To be eligible to receive an award, nominees are required to be a City of Greater
Geelong resident with a disability.
Nominations are invited from anyone wanting to recognise a person with a disability
for their efforts and achievements in the three (3) categories.
You can nominate yourself for an award or another person who you know is eligible.
Please ensure that the nominee has agreed to be nominated before submitting the
nomination. Participants of partnering organisations are eligible for nomination.
Youth award nominees must be under 18 years of age as at 5 December 2017.
Award categories
- Achievement - Recognises someone who has achieved a significant
milestone or success in any area.
- Leadership and Advocacy - Recognises someone who has led or advocated
for others to achieve a considerable outcome or advancement.
- Employment/Volunteering - Recognises someone who has achieved success
or made a substantial contribution to empowering and developing other in the workplace
or community.
Judges
- genU
- City of Greater Geelong
- Barwon Disability Resource Council (BDRC)
- Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability (VALID)
- 2 prominent business people
Presenting partners
Supporting partners